The amount of ideologically inspired nonsense online is mind-boggling. 

Most are folks that have the emotional control of a 5 year old, controlling attitude, an omniscient narrative in every thread & topic, act like an online hall monitor, and constant attention seeking. 

Here is my system that I have shared on the forums previously:It all starts with online ads, within which are several pre-screening questions I request be answered in their response to my ad.

For better or worse everyone online complaining about how rich dc is which is absolutely true, will be the thing that saves us.

The FF rates in my zipcode are higher than I expected and their quality is less than what I'm bringing online! 

If you want the best rate, I would find the cheapest online lender you can find where you are number 37 out of 70 for the month.

unfortunately this marketing specialist was NOT a specialist in marketing for real estate businesses, did not understand the unique requirements and characteristics of real estate, and hence implemented their “generic” on line marketing program.  

An instructor can make it better, but most are online now anyway.

Checked info online and should be getting some sort of updates, but nada.

If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future.